Although it’s one of the most popular thermal features in Yellowstone National Park, the origins of Lone Star Geyser are somewhat obscure.
Read More »Old Yellowstone: Black Growler Steam Vent
Black Growler Steam Vent doesn’t get much press these days, but it was once held up as a preeminent feature in the Norris Geyser Basin.
Read More »Old Yellowstone: Apollinaris Spring
Somewhat off the beaten (or shall we say paved) track in Yellowstone National Park, Apollinaris Spring has an illustrious history with the park.
Read More »Old Yellowstone: History of Gibbon Falls
Falling 84 feet along the Gibbon River, Gibbon Falls has been a perennial delight for Yellowstone National Park visitors since the 1880s.
Read More »Old Yellowstone: History of the Bechler River
Cutthroat trout, cascading waterfalls: the Bechler River system in remote Yellowstone National Park seems to have it all.
Read More »Old Yellowstone: History of Sportsman Lake Patrol Cabin
Most visitors to Yellowstone National Park have probably never seen the Sportsman Lake patrol cabin.
Read More »Old Yellowstone: History of the Old Faithful Museum of Thermal Activity
Since 2010, the Old Faithful Visitor Center has been a draw for people looking to take a break from the boardwalks.
Read More »Old Yellowstone: History of Thumb Lunch Station
A somewhat sleepy destination for some, West Thumb Geyser Basin was once a bustling part of Yellowstone, especially around the old Thumb Lunch Station.
Read More »Old Yellowstone: History of Lost Lake
In spite of its name, Yellowstone’s Lost Lake is remarkably easy to find.
Read More »Old Yellowstone: History of The Cottage Hotel
By most estimates, the Cottage Hotel in Yellowstone National Park ranks low on the list of lost Yellowstone landmarks.
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